(Wailuku)– The Maui County Office on Aging today announced it will sponsor a “Better Choices, Better Health” Diabetes Self-Management workshop series at Kaiser Maui Lani. This series will meet from 9 – 11:30 a.m. on six Wednesdays from June 25 through August 6, 2013.

The Better Choices, Better Health diabetes program is an evidence-based, educational “Healthy Aging” program developed by Stanford University to help adults manage their diabetes as well as their overall health. Included in the series are achievable action plans for improving nutrition, exercise, relaxation, communication skills, medication management and more.

Participants will receive the book, “Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions,” and a relaxation CD, “Time for Healing.”

Cost is $10 for individuals age 60+ and for caregivers of any age. The cost for individuals age 59 and below is $35; scholarships are available.

For more information or to register for the series, call Better Choices, Better Health Coordinator Mary Kay Hoffman at 463-3166.